Although she had an appealing voice and a softly swinging style, only recorded two jazz albums before sinking permanently into obscurity. On the CD reissue of her first Riverside date, the repertoire mostly deals with lost love and most of the songs are taken at slow-to-medium tempos. The supporting cast is impressive (pianist , guitarist , bassist , or on drums and occasionally trumpeter on flute and tenor) and the songs are strong. does a particularly good job on "My Ship," "I'm Gonna Laugh You Right out of My Life" and "Gloomy Sunday"; the latter is very much in 's style. Fans of jazz singing would be well advised to check out this interesting set. ~ Scott Yanow